May
25
2013
2nd Annual Great Monterey Clam Chowder & Calamari Festival
May. 25-May. 27
This Memorial Day Weekend, May 25th, 26th and 27th, the Custom House Plaza at Old…more
May
25
2013
California Roots Music & Arts Festival
May. 24-May. 26
The 4th annual California Roots Music and Arts Festival is a three-day event packed…more
Jun
2
2013
Cannery Row Block Party
Jun. 2
This annual event is a crowd-pleaser includes continuous live music, live animals,…more
Jun
7
2013
Monterey Wine Festival
Jun. 7-Jun. 8
With hundreds of wines offered for tasting, wine lovers will lfind an embarrassment…more
Jun
8
2013
Carmel Valley Art & Wine Celebration
Jun. 8
The Art & Wine Celebration will showcase over 60 artists, local wines and…more
Jun
15
2013
Monterey Beer Festival
Jun. 15
Come join us for the greatest assortment of beer ever assembled on the Central…more
Pacific Grove Good Old Days
April 13 - 14, 2013
This page has all the events that took place in 2013. Bookmark this page and return to get information about 2014's events!
Come to "America's Last Hometown" for an old-fashioned celebration with Pacific Grove's Good Old Days Festival. This small town shows off its big heart with the largest event of its kind in Monterey County. There's a parade, live entertainment on five separate stages, arts and crafts vendors, food booths, carnival rides, a classic car show, a quilt show, pony rides, a dance showcase and more! And best of all, it's free.
Parade
Everyone loves a parade! The Good Old Days parade starts Saturday at 10am, and runs down Pine Avenue. The over 100 entries will include historic vehicles, live bands, community groups, and more.
Family and Pet Activities
There are events for adults, kids, and even the family dog at Good Old Days! Head over to the Post Office to find carnival rides, inflatable jumpers and exhibits that will entertain the entire family. Ride a pony at Jewell Park or horse around at the petting zoo. Play eighteen holes on the Boy Scouts miniature golf course at Caledonia Park. Kids can have a great time at the Family Fair at Jewell Park on Saturday.
Food
Eat for charity with the Kiwanis Pancake and Sausage Breakfast at Jewell Park on Saturday from 7:30am to 11am. Your ticket fee benefits local Pacific Grove charities.
Over 30 food vendors will be on hand throughout Good Old Days to assuage any hunger pangs you may feel.
Live Entertainment
It's not possible for anyone to see all of the entertainers performing at Pacific Grove's Good Old Days. From theatrical performances to dance to music ranging from the traditional to good old rock and roll, it's all happening at Good Old Days.
Over 70 bands will perform throughout the weekend including Moonalice, The Money Band, Firefly and the Chicano All Stars Band. Make sure you catch all your favorite live acts.
Crafts Show
If you like arts and crafts, the 56th Pacific Grove Good Old Days festival is not to be missed. With over 200 vendors from around the nation converging on Pacific Grove for this event, it is the largest arts and crafts fair in Monterey County.
Other Events and Activities
Don't miss the Good Old Days classic car show and dance showcase. Visitors can also watch the Firefighter's Muster, which includes challenges like the bucket brigade and the hose cart contest.
Environmentally Friendly
Pacific Grove cares about the environment, and has committed to making Good Old Days a carbon-neutral event. Learn more about ways to increase your environmental savvy with the Sustainable Environmental Fair on Saturday at the corner of Pine and Forest.
More Information
More events are constantly added. See Pacific Grove's official website for up-to-the-minute information as next year's festival approaches.
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